A'Ibom First Lady Splashes Gifts Items, Cash on mothers of Multiple birth children

A'Ibom First Lady, Pastor Mrs Patience Umo Eno during the gift, cash splash in Onna, Akwa Ibom state 

 By Freshgist 

Akwa Ibom state first Lady, Her Excellency Pastor Patience Umo Eno has splashed gift items and Cash on mothers of multiple birth children in Onna

In a bid to curb the scourge of maternal mortality and child morbidity in the state which is a core component of her-soon-to- be - launched pet project, the first Lady disclosed that the gift was meant to ease the burdens associated with raising multiple children.  

 

While speaking at the Empowerment Programme for Multiple Birth Mothers held at the Local Government Secretariat, Abat, the Governor's wife congratulated the mothers on the safe deliveries of their babies and prayed that they would live in good health and fulfil their destinies in life. 

Pastor Patience Eno who expressed her gratitude to Mary Slassor, a Scottish Presbyterian missionary who was famous for her role in stopping the common practice of the killing of twins in Nigeria, said that the babies were blessings to their families and community. 

According to her; "I congratulate you on your safe deliveries. Glory be to Jesus that God, through Mary Slessor, changed the stories of multiple birth children in this country. Today mothers have the freedom of delivering twins, triplets and even quadruplets. 

"Please join me to show love to these gifts from God. These babies have brought blessings to this Local Government Area and their parents. Through them, their families are blessed," the First Lady said.

Our Correspondent reported that the Chairman of ONNA Local Government Council, Mr. Iniabasi Ekanem commended the First Lady for her commitment to pacifying the needs of the less privileged and providing succour for multiple birth mothers, describing the act as a relief to the beneficiaries.

The council Boss who was ably represented by  his beloved wife Mrs Idorenyin Ekanem assured that the ARISE Agenda of Governor Umo Eno, will address numerous and encompassing challenges affecting families, especially at the rural communities.

Presenting a goodwill message, Honorary Special Adviser to Governor on Agriculture, Rt. Hon. Owoidoho Ekpoattai, lauded the Governor's wife Pastor Patience Eno for ameliorating the huge burden on families with multiple births and bringing succour to mothers of multiple birth in the area considering the current economic realities.